Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
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74 High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4BG
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74 High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4BG
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View council mapProposed internal repairs to include doors, walls, floors, ceilings, cornices, fireplaces, panelling and other decorative timber elements, and structural repairs at basement level. Insertion of a platform lift between basement and first floor levels. Works to improve fire safety including alterations to doors and insertion of fire partitions and curtains. Replacement of MEP services and redecoration throughout. Alterations to internal layout to create new WCs and welfare facilities at basement level. Insertion of a glazed partition and jib door at ground floor level. Installation of new fixed furniture. Removal of modern partitions and mezzanine. Secondary glazing. External repairs to include cleaning and repair of masonry detailing and windows. Roof repairs including replacement slate and leadwork. Alterations to rainwater goods and external drainage. New roof insulation and roof access system. (Revised description).
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated reportReport · PDF | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision · PDF | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Document issue recordOther · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor planApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor details sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor planApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement drainage planApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement details sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement planApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor planApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor - proposed small power & data strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor - proposed lighting strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor - proposed lighting strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor - proposed fire alarm strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor - proposed fire alarm strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor - proposed security strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor - proposed security strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor - proposed containment layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor - proposed containment layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor ? proposed heating services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor ? proposed ventilation services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor ? proposed ventilation services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed security strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed security strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed fire alarm strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed fire alarm strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed lighting strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed lighting strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed small power & data strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed small power & data strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor ? proposed above ground drainage services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor ? proposed above ground drainage services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Ground floor ? proposed domestic water services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed containment layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| First floor - proposed containment layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Frist floor ? proposed heating services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Frist floor ? proposed heating services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Frist floor ? proposed ventilation services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Frist floor ? proposed domestic water services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Frist floor ? proposed domestic water services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Frist floor ? proposed above ground drainage services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Frist floor ? proposed above ground drainage services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor - proposed small power & data strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor - proposed lighting strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor - proposed lighting strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor - proposed fire alarm strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor - proposed fire alarm strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor - proposed security strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor - proposed security strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor - proposed containment layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor ? proposed heating services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor ? proposed ventilation services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor ? proposed domestic water services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Second floor ? proposed above ground drainage services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement level - proposed small power & data strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement level - proposed lighting strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basment level - proposed fire alarm strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement level - proposed security strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basment level - proposed containment layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement level ? proposed heating services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement level ? proposed ventilation services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement level ? proposed domestic water services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Basement level ? proposed above ground drainage services layout sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Roof level - proposed small power & data layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Roof level - proposed lighting strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Roof level - proposed fire alarm strategy layoutApproved Plan · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga south planning elevationApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga west planning elevationApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga planning section a-aApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga planning section b-bApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga planning section c-cApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site location planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing site block planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga ground floor planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga first floor planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga second floor planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga mezzanine floor planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga basement floor planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga roof planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga north planning elevationApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing ga east planning elevationApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ga ground floor planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Demolition ground floor planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ground floor fire life safety planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ga ground floor - floor finishes + wall types planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ga first floor planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Demolition first floor planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed first floor fire life safety planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed first floor - floor finishes + wall types planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ga second floor planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Demolition second floor planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed second floor fire life safety planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed second floor - floor finishes + wall types planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ga basement floor planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Demolition basement floor planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed basement floor fire life safety planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed basement floor - floor finishes + wall types planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ga roof planning planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Demolition roof planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed external works ga roof planApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed external works ga north elevationApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed external works ga east elevationApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed external works ga south elevationApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed external works ga west elevationApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ga section a-aApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ga section b-bApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed ga section c-cApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed waterproofing treatment typesApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed typical roof insulation detailApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Teaching space - internal elevations n/sApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Library - internal elevations n/sApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Library - internal elevations e/wApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Window scheduleApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed window secondary glazing type 01 detailsApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed window secondary glazing type 02 detailsApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing doors - (types, legends) sheet 1Approved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing doors - (types, legends) sheet 2Approved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing doors - (types, legends) sheet 3Approved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing doors - (types, legends) sheet 4Approved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Door scheduleDrawing · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed doors - (types, legends) sheetApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed doors - (types, legends) sheet 2Approved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Teaching space - internal elevations e/wApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed structure - wall chase for electrical servicesApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Remedial details - basement door openingApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed steel box frameApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| New lintels over basement brick archApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| General notesDrawing · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Structural and civil specificationOther · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Heritage impact assessmentOther · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Outline performance specificationOther · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Room data sheetOther · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed room areas scheduleApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing room areas scheduleApproved Plan · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Design and access statement - part 1Other · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Design and access statement - part 2Other · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Design and access statement - part 3Other · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Design and access statement - part 4Other · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Cil formOther · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Riba stage 3 reportOther · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
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